1¡¢The __________(major) of the people took part in the running race without disappointment, though it was likely that they couldn't get a reward.

2¡¢Always remember to put such dangerous things as knives out of children’s __________(distant).

3¡¢Whenever I made mistakes, the teacher pointed them out with __________ (patient).

4¡¢Your __________ (perform) as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of reflecting on how you learn.

5¡¢—Go and say sorry to your mom, Dave.

—I’d like to, but I’m afraid Mom would not accept my __________(apologize).

6¡¢No one in the department but Tom and I__________( know) that the director is going to resign.

7¡¢Not only I but also Jane and Mary __________(be) tired of having one examination after another.

8¡¢The understanding between two friends __________(mean) both of them have similar ideas and trust each other.